Del Mar California is a fashionable beach-side town just north of San Diego. Those who live there like to think that San Diego is paradise, but the beach towns along the coast are even better – definitely a heavenly type of paradise.
For good reason, Del Mar is the most popular beach community in San Diego. Great beaches, world-class Del Mar hotels, seaside fairgrounds, famous horseracing and a lovely downtown village provide lots of activities for everyone. Powerhouse Park even has a big children’s playground and is especially great for families with young kids. Beachgoers can also find delicious inexpensive eats at Roberto’s taco stand on Carmel Valley Road, overlooking the beautiful Los Penasquitos Lagoon.
Del Mar has a long history of the rich and famous because of a famous horse racing track built in the 1930′s under the direction and patronage of Bing Crosby and Jimmy Durante. Their celebrity status made the Del Mar Race Track Thoroughbred Club one of the most beautiful and prestigious organizations in the racing world. The race track brought a steady steam of celebrities to the Del Mar beach hotels and many Del Mar inns and resorts were established during this time.
Del Mar lodging accommodations and Del Mar resorts are breathtaking, although they tend to be quite pricey. One of the most exclusive Del Mar hotels is near the beach: it’s the famous Aviara Four Seasons Resort in nearby Encinitas.
Ranked among the best luxury resorts in the country by Cond Nast, L’Auberge Del Mar beach hotel brings together panoramic coastal views, casual elegance and personalized service to create an outstanding romantic weekend getaway at a Del Mar resort.
The San Diego Fair is held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds every summer. Locals simply call it the “Del Mar Fair” even though the organizers call it the San Diego Fair. The location is just right – only a few blocks from the refreshing breezes off the ocean and Del Mar beach hotels.
There are not many Del Mar beach hotels or Del Mar beach bed and breakfasts. One of the few is both intimate and romantic and costs under $175 a night. It’s just 5 minutes up the coast highway from downtown Del Mar, a little boutique inn called the Del Mar Bed and Breakfast.
Coast Highway which runs through Del Mar is one of San Diego County’s best cycling routes. Start your bike ride in Del Mar and head south to Torrey Pines or north to Solana Beach, Encinitas, Leucadia and Carlsbad. The Coast Highway goes right by one of only locations in the world where the highly endangered Torrey Pine tree grows – as a result, these trees are highly protected. Torrey pines can be seen from the coast highway growing along the sea cliffs beneath the Del Mar beach hotels.
Terry Hunefeld was born and raised in Michigan. As a boy he enjoyed the Beach Boys and their beach songs of Southern California, so he moved his family to San Diego in 1998. Terry and his wife operate the intimate Inn At Moonlight Beach Bed and Breakfast near the beaches of Del Mar. For more information visit: Del Mar Beach Hotels or Del Mar Hotels.
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